Do you think the eating of salty Supper Bowl food caused me to swell after Liposuction?

Congratulations! You just passed your first year of medical school.Yes, salt causes water retention.When I was in medical school, I overheard an attending physician tell another medical student one kidney is smarter than four doctors.Assuming your kidneys are in good working order, they will very quickly realize too much salt has been consumed, and they will get rid of the salt quickly. In the interim, they will need a little water to hold things over, and as such, you may have been thirsty after eating your salty food.No long-term impact should result from your indulgence.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

It is common for your weight to be a bit more or the same after a liposuction procedure due to swelling and fluid retention. It can easily take 3-6 months to see results. I tell my patients to be careful about salt intake as this can make swelling worse. Be sure to keep any scheduled follow up appointments you have with your surgeons for his evaluation and advice. Good luck, Dean Vistnes.